Kalea Martín Title: Freelance Writer Education: Mount Holyoke College Location: New York Kalea Martín is New York-based lifestyle and commerce writer who spends most of her time writing about the latest trends on social media. Though she typically covers cooking hacks and trending recipes, Kalea is always up to date on popular products and subscriptions and often shares her insight in reviews published in PEOPLE, InStyle, and more.Highlights:Background in digital and in-print mediaBylines in both American and Italian news outlets Experience Kalea Martín began her writing career at LUXOS Magazine in Milan, Italy, where she covered international food, travel, and fashion. When she moved back to the U.S., Kalea worked part-time at HarperCollins Publishers’ marketing department and at a Manhattan bakery until she started writing for POPSUGAR. While food news is her primary focus, she also covers a variety of lifestyle and commerce topics for different publications including fitness products, subscription services, and grocery store finds.Favorite Review:Since she enjoys both cooking and reviewing products, Kalea’s favorite Real Simple review was one that involved testing out HelloFresh's meal kit subscription for 30 days. Education Kalea graduated magna cum laude from Mount Holyoke College with a Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages and Studio Art. She has a certificate in Modern Journalism from NYU. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.